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Coastguard NZ is again helping boaties replace their old, damaged or out-of-date lifejackets with brand new ones, with its Old4New campaign.
The initiative has run for three years and offers an opportunity for boaties to trade in their old lifejackets in return for a discount on new Hutchwilco jackets.
Nationally, more than 7000 lifejackets have been traded in. Good quality, traded-in lifejackets that meet New Zealand standards are shipped to communities in need in the Pacific Islands and close to 1500 lifejackets have been donated to date.
On Saturday, December 16, the campaign will come to Orewa – the Old4New van will be at Orewa boat ramp, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, from 1pm–4pm.
Coastguard New Zealand chief executive Patrick Holmes says the campaign is part of its focus on safety. “Two-thirds of recreational boating fatalities would likely be prevented if lifejackets were worn,” he says. “A lifejacket has never ruined a day on the water and the Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade campaign provides an easy and accessible way for people to ensure they have the correct number of fit for purpose lifejackets to wear on their boat.”
For a full location schedule visit www.old4New.nz or contact Coastguard on 0800 262 843.
